I’m Erin, and I’ve had a lifelong interest in video games ever since I was introduced to gaming when I was little. I’m fascinated by how creative teams design games and environments that tell stories and make a real impact on different audiences, and I enjoy learning how design choices translate into an immersive player experience. Through my education in Digital Games Design and my experience working on practical projects, I’ve built skills across 3D modelling and asset creation, along with tools like Blender, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine. I also enjoy collaborating, solving problems creatively, and communicating clearly—whether that’s in team activities for digital media work or helping clients with decisions in my own baking business.

Erin Challinor

I’m Erin, and I’ve had a lifelong interest in video games ever since I was introduced to gaming when I was little. I’m fascinated by how creative teams design games and environments that tell stories and make a real impact on different audiences, and I enjoy learning how design choices translate into an immersive player experience. Through my education in Digital Games Design and my experience working on practical projects, I’ve built skills across 3D modelling and asset creation, along with tools like Blender, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine. I also enjoy collaborating, solving problems creatively, and communicating clearly—whether that’s in team activities for digital media work or helping clients with decisions in my own baking business.

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I’m Erin, and I’ve had a lifelong interest in video games ever since I was introduced to gaming when I was little. I’m fascinated by how creative teams design games and environments that tell stories and make a real impact on different audiences, and I enjoy learning how design choices translate into an immersive player experience.

Through my education in Digital Games Design and my experience working on practical projects, I’ve built skills across 3D modelling and asset creation, along with tools like Blender, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine. I also enjoy collaborating, solving problems creatively, and communicating clearly—whether that’s in team activities for digital media work or helping clients with decisions in my own baking business.

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Work Experience

Self-employed (Baking Business) at Baking business (self-employed)
February 20, 2026 - Present
Worked as part of a team to complete client orders. Managed production within allotted timeframes to keep products fresh and ensure orders were completed on time. Built communication and problem-solving skills by advising clients on design choices and preferences such as flavours and colours, guiding them through the ordering process.
Self-Employed Baking Business (client orders and teamwork) at Baking business
February 1, 2026 - Present
Worked as part of a team to complete client orders within agreed timeframes while keeping products fresh. Improved communication and problem-solving by advising clients on design choices and flavour/color selections, guiding them through the ordering process.
Self-employed Baking Business at Self-employed
February 1, 2026 - Present
Worked as part of a team to complete client orders while maintaining product freshness and meeting deadlines. Communicated with clients to guide them through choices such as design elements, flavours, and colours, and developed problem-solving skills when advising on design decisions.
Self-employed (Baking business) at Baking Business
February 1, 2026 - Present
Worked as part of a team to complete orders for clients. Completed orders within allotted timeframes to maintain product freshness and delivery. Developed communication and problem-solving skills by advising clients on design choices such as flavours and colours, guiding clients through the ordering process.
Workplace Industry Skills (Software Development: workplace simulation/training)
January 13, 2025 - January 20, 2025
Developed an understanding of the industry, career pathways, and employability expectations. Completed workplace-style activities and quizzes to apply learning, strengthen transferable skills, and build awareness of what employers look for when hiring in the software development sector.
Software Development (workplace activity/program)
January 13, 2025 - January 20, 2025
Completed an industry-focused software development experience that helped me understand career paths and the skills needed for the sector. Applied knowledge through quizzes and realistic workplace tasks, building awareness of employability and employer expectations and strengthening transferable, workplace-ready skills.
Software Development (workplace activity / industry insight)
January 13, 2025 - January 20, 2025
Gained an understanding of the industry, the available career paths, and the skills needed to pursue a career in the sector. Applied knowledge gained by completing quizzes and realistic workplace activities. Built understanding of employability and transferable skills to become workplace ready, including awareness of employer expectations and how to get started from industry experts.
Software Development (workplace activities/program)
January 13, 2025 - January 20, 2025
Gained an understanding of the industry, the available career paths, and the skills needed to pursue a career in the sector. Completed quizzes and realistic workplace activities to apply learning. Developed employability and transferable skills to become workplace ready, including awareness of employer expectations and how to get started.

Education

BTEC National Extended Diploma (Digital Games Design - Creative Media Practice), Level 2 Pass at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Mathematics (grade 4) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Computer Science (grade 2) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
English Language (grade 6), English Literature (grade 7), Geography (grade 5), History (grade 6), Combined Science (grade 66) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Digital Games Design (BTEC National Extended Diploma - predicted D*D*D, final D*D*D*) at Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College (L25)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
BTEC National Extended Diploma (Digital Games Design - Creative Media Practice) - Level 2 at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Computer Science (GCSE) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
Mathematics (GCSE) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
Combined Science (GCSE) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
English Language (GCSE) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
English Literature (GCSE) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
Geography (GCSE) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
History (GCSE) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
Digital Games Design (Creative Media Practice) - BTEC National Extended Diploma at Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College (L25)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
BTEC National Extended Diploma in Digital Games Design (Creative Media Practice), Level 2 at Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College (L25)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Level 2 Pass Computer Science at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2026
Mathematics (final grade 4) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2026
Combined Science Trilogy (final grade 66) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2026
English Language (final grade 6) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2026
English Literature (final grade 7) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2026
Geography (final grade 5) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2026
History (final grade 6) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2026
BTEC National Extended Diploma (Digital Games Design - Creative Media Practice) - Level 2 at Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College (L25)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Level 2 Pass (Computer Science, Mathematics, English, Geography, History, and Combined Science) at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

BTEC National Extended Diploma (Digital Games Design - Creative Media Practice) - Predicted/Final (D*D*D / D*D*D*)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Other